Electronic waste is a world downside. Despite the immense worth of the gold and different important minerals they include, 80% of computers, mobile phones, tablets,
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Best of Earth911 Podcast: The Ocean Conservancy on Britain’s Single-Use Plastic Ban
The UK took an enormous step towards decreasing its single-use plastic pollution. Starting in October 2023, quite a lot of single-use gadgets corresponding to plastic
What Are Scope 1 & Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
Climate science is sophisticated, and it solely will get worse if you begin making an attempt to measure emissions and their impacts. But understanding the
Forest Agism: How the Young Forest Movement Greenwashes Logging
Agism is discrimination based mostly on age. It is often directed in opposition to the aged, and outcomes from a tradition that values youth above
How To Identify Hard-To-Recycle Composite Packaging
Many of the merchandise we purchase come packaged in a mix of supplies. Composites of paper or plastic with different supplies can present light-weight, sturdy
Earth911 Podcast: Putting Solar Generation Everywhere With Ubiquitous Energy’s Veeral Hardev
How can we sustainably harvest extra vitality and transfer it to the place it’s wanted? The United States’ annual vitality consumption requires about one-quarter of
Earth911 Podcast: Toledo Solar CEO Aaron Bates on American Cadmium Telluride Solar Panel Manufacturing
When we speak about photo voltaic power, most of us consider the normal silicon-based photovoltaic cells that Jimmy Carter famously installed on the roof of
How Much of a Difference Does Organic Food Make?
As a father, I’ll do absolutely anything for my youngsters. But one factor I received’t do is put non-organic meals on their plates. As a
Greener Grazing – Can Beef Become Sustainable?
Food manufacturing accounts for 26% of worldwide greenhouse gasoline emissions. For Americans, meat is about 80% of our foodprint. Among meats, beef is second solely to
Best of Earth911 Podcast: Lowering Construction Impacts With Green Badger’s Tommy Linstroth
How can we scale back the environmental influence of constructing and operating buildings? In 2021, building and constructing operations accounted for 37% of world CO2
